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One of the most important parts of the
brain; the medulla controls breathing and
heart functioning. The medulla is part of the
brainstem.
Also known as the circulatory system, the
cardiovascular system is responsible for
delivering blood throughout the body,
The brainstem connects the rest of the brain
which provides oxygen and nutrients to all
to the spinal cord and helps control basic
of our cells. The heart is the most important
body functions like breathing, swallowing,
organ within the cardiovascular system,
blood pressure.
responsible for pumping blood throughout
the body.
The sometimes deadly overdose of alcohol;
it occurs when there is so much alcohol in
This system regulates your breathing. It
the body that the areas of the brain that
includes the nose, throat, windpipe, voice box,
control basic life-sustaining functions, like
and lungs.
the medulla, begin to shut down.